Environmental Justice & Indigenous Rights Course
Make sure industrial, agricultural and energy-transition projects respect indigenous land rights and do not place unfair environmental burdens on vulnerable communities. This two-day environmental justice course in Malaysia covers UNDRIP and land stewardship, traditional ecological knowledge, socio-environmental impact assessment and community grievance mechanisms, ending with an EJ audit lab.
Course overview
Focuses on the intersection of climate change, land rights, and socio-economic equity, preparing organizations to respect native rights and foster local environmental stewardship.
Programme: Environmental Justice, Native Rights, and Community Stewardship
What you will learn
- Understand legal and ethical principles of environmental justice and land rights.
- Collaborate with indigenous communities using traditional ecological knowledge (TEK).
- Ensure corporate projects do not disproportionately impact vulnerable populations.
Course outline
Explore the 8 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.
Day 1 | Foundations and core skills
Introduction to Environmental Justice (EJ)
- History, principles, and regulatory frameworks governing EJ globally.
Indigenous Rights & Land Stewardship
- Navigating UNDRIP, land rights, and traditional resource ownership.
Integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)
- Combining indigenous wisdom with modern climate science and industry.
Socio-Environmental Impact Assessments (SEIA)
- Evaluating climate and environmental burdens on local communities.
Day 2 | Application and action planning
Just Transition Frameworks
- Ensuring community protection during economic and energy sector transitions.
Community-Led Conservation Models
- Empowering local populations to manage and benefit from natural resources.
Resolving Environmental Disputes & Grievances
- Establishing fair, accessible grievance mechanisms for local communities.
Environmental Justice Audit Lab
- Evaluating industrial or agricultural developments for EJ compliance and fairness.
Environmental Justice Audit Lab
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
Who this course is for
CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations, community engagement teams, NGO leaders and social-impact programme managers.
Before you join
Bring a learning objective and an anonymised example to discuss. Confirm any software accounts, equipment or other prerequisites with ISDS before booking.
How to join this Environmental Justice & Indigenous Rights course in Malaysia
Need indigenous rights training for a team whose projects affect local communities and their land? The course suits CSR and sustainability professionals, community engagement teams, corporate foundations and NGO leaders, who leave able to apply environmental justice principles, work with indigenous communities and set up fair grievance mechanisms.
Kursus Keadilan Alam Sekitar dan Hak Orang Asal (Environmental Justice) di Malaysia
Kursus 2 hari untuk profesional CSR dan kelestarian, pasukan penglibatan komuniti dan pemimpin NGO. Peserta mengkaji hak tanah Orang Asal, peralihan adil (just transition) dan mekanisme aduan komuniti, kemudian mengaudit sebuah projek pembangunan dari aspek keadilan alam sekitar. Kelas awam dan latihan dalaman boleh dibincangkan mengikut keperluan organisasi. Sila sahkan kelayakan HRD Corp (HRDF), pengaturan tuntutan, yuran dan tarikh dengan ISDS sebelum membuat tempahan.
Your trainer
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph
A master trainer and consultant with more than 25 years of corporate experience across education, hospitality, logistics and supply chain. His work connects leadership, people development and operational improvement.
Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.
Get the full course brochure
View the full outline, learning outcomes and learning approach in the PDF, download a copy, or have it emailed to you.
Questions about Environmental Justice & Indigenous Rights
Does the environmental justice course cover indigenous land rights and UNDRIP?
Yes. The indigenous rights and land stewardship module covers UNDRIP, land rights and traditional resource ownership, and a separate module looks at combining traditional ecological knowledge with modern climate science. Participants also study community-led conservation models and fair grievance mechanisms for local communities.
Who should attend Environmental Justice & Indigenous Rights training?
CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations, community engagement teams, NGO leaders and social-impact programme managers.
Who teaches the Environmental Justice & Indigenous Rights course?
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph is the assigned trainer. Trainer availability is confirmed with your programme arrangements.
How is the course taught?
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
How long is the Environmental Justice & Indigenous Rights course?
The course runs for 2 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.
Is the Environmental Justice & Indigenous Rights course HRDF claimable?
Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
Will I receive a certificate for the Environmental Justice & Indigenous Rights course?
Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.
How much does the Environmental Justice & Indigenous Rights course cost?
Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.